Date: 2021-10-03 17:21:32
City Denounces Racist Remarks by Marchers to The City Hall
ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
30 JULY 2021
EThekwini Municipality condemns racist utterances made by a group that marched to the City Hall yesterday, 29 July.
One of the many racial utterances made by the disgruntled group are related to the recent killings in Phoenix.
EThekwini subscribes to the provisions of the Freedom Charter, which stipulates among others that “South Africa belongs to all who live in it”.
The City understands frustrations that are a result of the recent unrest. It acknowledges that these unfortunate incidents, have to a certain extent, reversed the gains of social cohesion programmes carried out by the City with other spheres of government.
EThekwini appeals to the public to give law enforcement agencies and other institutions tasked with dispensing justice, time and space to deal with the matter justly.
The City distances itself from any individuals or groups that are hell bent on polarising society and that seek to use violence to resolve issues.
All issues raised by marchers will receive attention from the City leadership.
ENDS
Issued by Head of Communications. For media queries: Msawakhe Mayisela 0609664220
